Southampton - Dashing, dining and dipping poolside kept Hamptonites busy this past week - all in pursuit of good company and great fun.

Gilt City opened their Hamptons' House at a private residence in Bridgehampton. This is Gilt City's first Hamptons' house and it debuted with dinner and cocktails with chef Scott Contant. On Wednesday, Godiva hosted a Hill Country Barbeque. Hill Country chef Elizabeth Karmel cooked her famous mouthwatering barbeque, and even created a red velvet cupcake decorated with Godiva Red Velvet Ultimate Dessert Truffles in honor of the Ultimate Dessert Truffles Collection, a new collection launching this September. Gilt City will have a range of events at their Hamptons House ending on Labor Day with a Poolside Shake Shack Party.

Savanna's in Southampton - great food and location. (Courtesy Photo: T-Bar at Savanna's)

In between all the fantastic happenings, try grabbing a reservation and meal at the wonderful T-Bar at Savanna's in Southampton (located on our very favorite Elm Street). The food, staff, decor and atmosphere are all available to allow you to indulge and enjoy. Try the 8 oz. filet mignon or sea bass with any of the substantial side dishes, including creamy mashed potatoes and/or the baby asparagus. We started with a crabcake, cold tomato soup, as well as Caesar and Iceburg salads - simply delicious - in particular the Iceburg salad with large chunks of blue cheese will have you ordering it in house, and ordering a second to take home for lunch the next day. This is an attractive location across from the Southampton train station, so plenty of activity to keep you engaged people watching both inside and outside of the restaurant. The decor is simple yet elegant and sophisticated with some interesting wall art, and the staff is both helpful and knowledgable about the menu items. Enjoy a wonderful respite at this Southampton gem - and you will leave sated and satisified that there is still a restaurant in the Hamptons where you actually have ample elbow room and a calm atmosphere to enjoy a delicious meal.

Bella Davis atJFI Jets event in Southampton. (Rob Rich)

JFI Jets, a full-service private aviation company with operating bases in Farmingdale, NY, and Long Beach, CA, hosted an evening of fashion, Ferraris and fun at 230 Elm Street in Southampton on Saturday evening, August 20. Showcasing the unique strategic partnerships JFI has established with other high-end brands, guests were invited to play Black Jack, test-drive cars and enjoy food and drink provided by Caesar's Entertainment; Ferrari of Long Island; STAR by Charles Ferri; and NOBU. Fashion models were adorned with innovative jewelry designed by Cantamessa. JFI Jets recently began establishing these unique strategic partnerships and developing value-added offerings aimed at enhancing the overall travel experience of their discerning private aviation clients. These partnerships also include the Gansevoort Hotel Group; Summerland Winery; and Code Blue.

"Through these partnerships, JFI strives to bring its unparalleled aviation experience together with first-class service and hospitality to create a luxury lifestyle aviation group," stated JFI Jets owner Arik Kislin. For more information go to www.jfijets.com

On Friday, London Jewelers and Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons (ARF) celebrated The Pet Charity Project - an evening dedicated to our fury friends. Guests enjoyed shopping, delectable cocktails and an amazing silent auction and raffle prizes. Attendees even had the opportunity to adopt a pet, or get their portrait done.

Zagat's own 30-under-30 chef Eddie Huang hosted a Hamptons "Bao-BQ" at Southampton Social Club on Saturday where guests dined on a four-course cookout, enjoyed an open bar and access to the Axe Lounge for an after-party featuring DJ Vice. Chef Huang served up his infamous BaoHaus spin on summer cookout fare with help from chef Sean Scotese and "Top Chef" Leah Cohen. The evening's menu included Char Siu Pork and Taiwanese Fritas that showcased the sustainable meats of Fleisher's Grass-Fed & Organic Meats, whose own Jessica Applestone and Bryan Mayer were on hand to sign Fleisher's new book, "The Butcher's Guide to Well-Raised Meat," and share their carnivorous expertise.

Chris Blackwell and Jimmy Buffet enjoy the day at Navy Beach in Montauk. (Courtesy Photo: PatrickMcMullan.com)

SIGHTINGS

• Chris Blackwell, Cynthia Rowley, Bill Powers, Serge Becker, Angelica Huston, Jimmy and Jane Buffet, Silvano Marchetto, Samantha Mathis, Aida Turturro, Julian Schnabel, Savannah Buffet, Ben Watts, Addison O'Dea, Tony and Charlotte Caramanico, Marcus Samuelson, Katie Ford, J. Lindberg, and Roger Waters sipped Black Daq, The GoldenEye and Black Storm, all signature Blackwell Rum drinks on Sunday night at Navy Beach in Montauk at a launch party for the fine Jamaican rum. The party started on the beach catching the sunset and then as the rain moved in everyone moved indoors to dance to the sounds of DJ Max Glazer. The ladies of Miss Lily's Jamaican restaurant in NYC added an authentic flavor to the party mingling and dancing with guests.

• New York Housewife Sonja Tremont Morgan was spotted splashing around with her daughter at the Southampton Inn's pool, before heading to eat at the East End's beachhouse.

• Actor George Hamilton celebrating his birthday with restaurateur Mark Packer at T-Bar at Savanna's, while at the next table, Fernando Masci, owner of il Mulino and il Gabiani in Miami, toasted to the night with his Italian family.

• DJ Mick Boogie, DJ Cedric Gervais, Iyaz, and We The Kings were spotted checking into Ciroc Cabana Club in Water Mill this past weekend.

• Alexander Skarsgard grabbed a bite on the patio of Turtle Crossing American Bistro in East Hampton. The only touch of red near the "True Blood" star's plate was the organic beet salad ordered by his brunette gal pal.

• It was a family night for George Stephanopolous and his gang at Navy Beach in Montauk. George and wife Ali Wentworth dined with their daughter and her furry friend - Daddy's little girl insisted on bringing her giant stuffed puppy to dinner with them, and daddy obliged and was spotted carrying the cuddly puppy to their outdoor table and placed it in its own chair at the table!

• "Scrubs" actor Zachary Braff was spotted enjoying lunch Monday afternoon at Bostwick's Chowder House in East Hampton with a tall blond, another gentleman and a small dog.

• Newlyweds Joy Behar and Steve Janowitz had a family dinner Sunday night at Almond in Bridgehampton with Behar's daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter.

On Friday, August 26, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Navy Beach will host "Sunset Sets" featuring feature Joe Delia & Thieves, a blazing blues-based surf rock and roll band playing originals and seldom heard classics. There is no fee for the performance.

Popular Spanish duo Los Cintron will perform at South Edison on Friday, August 26 and Saturday, August 27. Los Cintron, comprised of brothers Rafael and Cristobal Cintron, presents a mix of flamenco, latin and world music, often playing music of the renowned Gipsy Kings. The performances are from 10 p.m. until 1 a.m.